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Matt Starling released Music for Nina on Heart Dance Records on Nov. 20 (Courtesy Matt Starling)

Matt Starling Releases ‘Music for Nina,’ An Ambient And Immersive Escape

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor November 25, 2020

  Creating music isn’t something that Matt Starling just does, even though he has built a life and career in and around it. Instead, music seems to be an integral part of how he understands and...

(Photo by Adam Fondren | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fall and Winter Arts at the U Flourish Amid Pandemic

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor November 22, 2020

  Even as the days grow colder and the University of Utah campus barrels into a semester wrap-up featuring online instruction, the arts here at the U continue to flourish. A plethora of events...

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October Arts Desk Favorites

  Oakley Burt As I'm sure we're all aware by now, COVID-19 has severely impacted a usually flourishing film industry. Major films such as "Dune," "No Time to Die" and "Black Widow" have been pushed...

Local band Silver Cup releases debut EP (Courtesy Brittany Barnes)

Silver Cup’s Debut EP is a Dreamy Reflection

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer November 17, 2020

  Local band Silver Cup has released their long-awaited, self-titled debut EP. Following the release of five other singles and three music videos, the band has gained substantial popularity —...

(Courtesy Fearless Records)

IDKHOW Releases Debut Album ‘Razzmatazz’

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer November 15, 2020

  While 2020 has inarguably brought a lot of hardship to the lives of many, it has also allowed certain music groups to tap into their roots, rediscover their identities and bring us fresher music...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Falling Leaves and Changing Music

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 23, 2020

  With the shifting temperatures, the turn to autumn typically brings a shift in my listening habits as well. Whereas in the summer I typically reach for upbeat pop music, in the fall, I find myself...

Utah Arts Festival, Music Venue. Photo Credit: UAF.

The Efficacy of Digital Performances

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor October 9, 2020

  It’s clear that our so-called normal programming won’t be returning anytime soon in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. However, many artists who aren’t able to perform under the usual...

Artwork for Stage 6 of Everywhere at the End of Time. (Courtesy Ivan Seal)

‘Everywhere at the End of Time’ Depicts the Horrors of Dementia Through Sound

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor September 26, 2020

  I’m more familiar than most with the horrors of dementia — my grandpa had Alzheimer’s disease — but I am still a stranger to how terrifying it must be to actually experience such mental...

(Courtesy of Allison James)

Artist of the Week: Allison James

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 22, 2020

  For Allison James, music has always been a constant in her life. James, a senior at the University of Utah, was first interested in singing and playing the piano as a child, and now she is an...

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Twilight Concert Series Presents ‘Light Up Locals,’ A New Twist on Venue Shows for a Good Cause

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer September 10, 2020

  During normal operations, the Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series allows community members to rejoice in the last days of Summer. Balmy weather, resplendent colors, quirky food trucks, and...